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An Intro to Neurodiversity

By Health and Well-Being

Neurodiversity has gained popularity in the past few years. What exactly is it? If you look within a crowd of people, you will notice how everyone looks different on the outside. For example, you may notice how people can have different hair color, skin color, body types, and more. These differences create diversity in our society.

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Bloom Where You’re Planted: Holding Space for Military Teen Experiences

By Community Engagement

Permanent change of station moves and parental deployments are part of the norm for military families. For military teens, these moves bring new schools, neighborhoods, and routines. Like plants being uprooted and replanted in a new garden, military teens often have to adapt to a new environment. Military teens need support from those around them to adapt and flourish. What are some ways we as service providers can help military teens bloom where they are planted?

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Military Spouse Talent Show Spotlight: The Society for Human Resource Management Report – Part III

By Military Service and Family Life

This blog is the third and last edition in the Military Spouse Talent Show Spotlight series, drawing from the findings of the SHRM 2024 report. Our efforts centered on retention strategies, including relocation assistance, childcare support, and inclusive workplace initiatives such as employee resource groups. These practices offer organizations a guide to retaining military spouses, helping to build a resilient and adaptable workforce.

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Substance Use Disorders, Stigma, and the Military: Breaking the Silence

By Community Engagement

Substance use disorders (SUDs) affect individuals across all walks of life, but those serving in the military often face unique challenges when dealing with these conditions. The pressures of military service, combined with the pervasive stigma surrounding SUDs, create significant barriers to seeking treatment. Addressing the challenges surrounding stigma and SUDs is critical for ensuring the well-being of service members and veterans while promoting a culture of wellness and support.

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A Fresh Start Approach to Finances

By Health and Well-Being

Life is filled with moments that naturally inspire change (e.g., birthdays, the start of a new season, or the beginning of a new job/role). These “fresh starts” allow us to pause, reflect, and reset our priorities. Research shows that fresh starts can be powerful motivators, particularly when it comes to improving financial habits.

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Temperament-Based Interventions with Children: Part 2

By Health and Well-Being

Children’s temperament influences their social-emotional competence and behavior. In our most recent blog post, we addressed possible ways to intervene when needed to support positive outcomes for all children and some of the existing research focused on temperament-based interventions. To recap, Iverson and Garstein (2018) suggest four goals of temperament-based interventions.

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